Posted on 07/29/2009 6:33:22 PM PDT by sovereignty2
On the heels of a successful state-level resistance to the 2005 Real ID Act, activists and state legislators alike are focusing their efforts on state governments as a way to resist new federal programs.
The latest? Health Care.
In response to what some opponents see as a Congress that doesn’t represent their interests, State Legislators are looking to the nearly-forgotten American political tradition of nullification as a way to reject any potential national health care program that may be coming from Washington.
The most recent effort comes from Florida State Senator Carey Baker and State Representative Scott Plakon, who this week filed a proposed State Constitutional Amendment (HJR37) as a means to prevent Floridians from being affected by any Federal Health Care Legislation. If approved by the legislature, Florida residents could be voting on it as early as 2010.
HJR37 would deny the ability of any new law to impose demands, restrictions or penalties on health care choices on Floridians. Versions of proposed federal health care reform legislation have included insurance coverage mandates, and certain penalties on employers who fail to provide employee health insurance.
(Excerpt) Read more at tenthamendmentcenter.com ...
This is a good idea.
Hmmm. Sounds worth looking into.
With all the seniors there in FL, how is banning health care going to work out?
United States Senators Attack Alaskan Predator Control
conservatives4palin | 07-29-09 | Tim Lindell
Posted on 07/29/2009 6:23:39 PM PDT by euram
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2304085/posts
Well, folks - here is a Palin Prediction that took only three days to come true: Today, United States Senators Dianne Feinstein of California and Benjamin Cardin of Maryland introduced legislation to outlaw one of Alaska’s primary methods of predator control.
Seems more states are looking into this. My state (NE) is thinking about it.
I am ready for my state, Florida, to leave the Union altogether, health care or not.
Thanks Civ. Tyrants never take a holiday. BTW, pinged this article on another thread.
I concur - Florida doesn't need the Union and never did.
:) this brought a smile to my face.
I love my country, but I fear its government more than anything on earth. More than a wild grizzly bear directly in front of me. At least I know the bear is honest about its wants.
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